Patriarchy vs. Androcentrism

Patriarchy vs. Androcentrism — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Patriarchy and Androcentrism

Patriarchynoun

A social system in which the father is head of the household, having authority over women and children, and in which lineage is traced through the male line.

Androcentrismnoun

An ideological focus on males and men, and issues affecting them, possibly to the detriment of non-males.

Patriarchynoun

A power structure in which men are dominant.

Patriarchynoun

(Christianity) The office of a patriarch; a patriarchate.

Patriarchynoun

a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

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